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Low Croft - Torpenhow

Torpenhow, near Bassenthwaite, Cumbria
Sleeps 10
Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 3
Change Fri
Dogs welcome 3
4 star
Parking on site / nearby
Highchair available
Travel Cot available
Towels included
Family friendly
Luxury
Games / Play facilities
Internet access
Hot Tub
Open fire / wood burner
Enclosed garden / patio
Decorated for Christmas
Pub nearby
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At a glance

  • Relax in the Swedish style hot tub with views across open countryside to Scotland
  • Fully enclosed garden for the dogs and a games room with table tennis and darts to enjoy
  • Peaceful location, ideal for family get-togethers
Property code: OC-89496

The peaceful village of Torpenhow is a traditional Cumbrian village with a great village hall which hosts Ale evenings, Ceilidhs and music nights, there is also a fabulous Cheese Barn selling organic cheeses. The quieter Northern Fells are on your doorstep with many walks, the popular tourist towns of Keswick, Cockermouth and the historic city of Carlisle are all within 20 miles. For keen walkers who fancy a tipple, why not visit The Lakeland Distillery is just six miles away and offers a great day out with some fabulous scenery en-route. William Wordsworth’s birthplace, Cockermouth is less than 10 miles away, it is a pretty little town with a great selection of independent shops, restaurants and supermarkets. Beautiful Bassenthwaite Lake is 6 miles away, there is a shore path which runs the length of the West shore and an open-air theatre at Mirehouse which is worth a visit.

This beautiful, spacious property is the ideal place to relax with family and friends. As you walk in through the entrance you will find a handy utility/boot room with tiled flooring, WC and you will find a washing machine and tumble dryer. This is useful space to take off your muddy walking boots and wet outdoor gear. Next door is the large kitchen with informal breakfast table which is a great space to enjoy breakfast or morning coffee while making plans for the day ahead. From here you will find a cosy snug with comfy seating, it is a great space to get away from the crowd, read a good book or play a game of cards. The beautiful formal dining room is next door, it has a very calm and chilled ambiance, with social able square table which fills the room and allows everyone to gather and chat. The cosy wood burner in the dining room will mean you won’t want to leave this room; it offers a fabulous place to spend your evenings. The lounge is next door with a lovely Inglenook fireplace which still has the feature bread oven. This room has sofas and chairs to kick back and relax on while watching your favourite series or film on the Smart TV. The staircase to the first floor is through a door from the lounge, when you reach the first floor you will find a long landing which has five bedrooms, three super-king-size bedrooms, two with an en-suite shower room, a twin zip-and-link (which can be made into a super-king-size on request) and a bunk bedroom. Completing the property is a family bathroom.

Outside there is a pretty country garden with lawn and raised decking and seating with a wood burning Swedish style hot tub overlooking fields towards Southwest Scotland. There is also a barn which is accessed from the utility room which has table tennis and darts, this is a great space to use in the evening or on a rainy day but please note that this area is not heated.

  • Please note - this property is suited to quiet breaks in a peaceful environment and we welcome families, couples and relaxed getaways. Group bookings with a purpose of holding a party, including stag and hen groups, will not be permitted.
  • 5 bedrooms – 3 super-king-size, 1 bunk bedroom and 1 twin zip-and-link (can be made into super-king, if requested at least one week prior to arrival). 
  • 3 bathrooms –1 bathroom with shower over bath and WC, 2 en-suite shower rooms with shower and WC and 1 separate WC.
  • Electric oven and hob, microwave and dishwasher
  • Utility room with American style fridge/freezer and water dispenser, washing machine and tumble dryer
  • Smart TV in lounge
  • Garden with lawn, raised decking, seating and Swedish style hot tub (first basket of logs included)
  • Wood burner (first basket of logs supplied)
  • Games room with table tennis and darts board
  • Parking for up to 4 cars
  • Pub within 1 mile,
  • Shop, a larger selection of pubs and café within 5 miles 
  • This property will be decorated for Christmas
  • Arrival: 16:00 onwards
  • Departure: before 10:00
  • 3 dogs allowed. Additional charges may apply

Sarah Thyer

This property is personally managed by Sarah.

Reviews

From guests that have stayed at the property.

Based on 28 guest ratings

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Reviewed by Carol 31st May 2026

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Fantastic house. Very comfortable beds. Garden space is great for families and dogs.

Reviewed by Sarah 15th May 2026

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Perfect get away for a large party Dont think Ive ever stayed in a more equipped cottage ! Set in a beautiful place spent several nights sat in the hot tub watching the sunset Hoist very responsive

Reviewed by Lindsay 13th May 2026

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We had a fabulous stay at Low Croft cottage. The cottage has everything you need for your stay. The decor is beautiful. The views amazing. The wood fired hot tub and games room are the icing on the cake!

Reviewed by Rachel 11th April 2026

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Very high quality accommodation - one of the best cottages we have stayed in. Very cosy and comfortable and nicely furnished. Absolutely stunning views across the Solway Firth and an easy drive to the Northern Lakes. We tried to use the hot tub but found creating a fire sufficient to heat it very time consuming so it's not necessarily somethinRead moreg you would want to do every day. Games room a fun extra albeit rather chilly. Overall, a great cottage. Hide

Reviewed by Kirsty 28th December 2025

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Reviewed by Andrew 25th October 2025

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Reviewed by Helena 17th October 2025

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Fantastic holiday home, comfortable, warm, clean and well equipped! Would recommend fully!

Reviewed by Donna 3rd October 2025

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Perfect for family gathering of three generations

Reviewed by Mark 26th September 2025

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A fantastic place in a great location with superb views to Scotland! Well appointed and very clean and comfortable.

Reviewed by Evelyn 5th September 2025

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A lovely property, located about 20 minutes from Keswick. The property is excellent for family gatherings, it has a warm and cosy feeling. The hot tub was a great feature of the house too.

Reviewed by Michael 15th August 2025

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Reviewed by Charlotte 13th June 2025

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The house is beautiful and is set in a lovely quiet village with a beautiful view from the garden. The hot tub is lovely once you fill it up and get it going, unfortunately it wasnt filled when we arrived. The beds are very comfy and the house isnt far from the main attractions of the Lake District. Unfortunately there was no mattress for the trRead moreavel cot, so it rendered it useless.

Response from holidaycottages.co.uk: Thank you for your review. Travel cots are provided where available, but due to government regulations, no mattress, bedding, or pillows are included. The surround of the travel cot does also act as a travel base. In terms of the Hot Tub this is left empty for guests to fill at their own leisure

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Reviewed by Ivonne 7th June 2025

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Lovely house in a great location. The games room was a big hit!

Reviewed by Lynne 9th May 2025

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Would go back again. We all enjoyed the holiday Great for adults and kids. Three generations celebrating 70th birthday celebration.

Reviewed by Alexandra 18th April 2025

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Fantastic cottage in the Lake District. We couldnt believe how well-equipped the cottage was and how beautiful the cottage and garden was. Already looking to book another break away here again.

Reviewed by Christine 11th April 2025

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Excellent cottage well kitted out and extremely comfortable games room a must for our teenagers could have done with a small heater in barn very cold. Outdoor area excellent and hot tub just need to be organised early and get it set up. Beds super comfy had great nights sleep .All in all had a very relaxing holiday in this beautiful cottage.

Reviewed by Nicola 24th February 2025

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All in all throughly enjoyed week away in this fantastic property, probably the best we have ever stayed in! Really well equipped and seems that everything was thought about and in place for our stay

Reviewed by Nicola 21st February 2025

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A lovely house - we were a group of 6 and enjoyed a long weekend at Low Croft. It is well equipped but it would be worth reviewing the photos of the living room if you are a party of 5 or more, as the seating arrangement is a bit tricky for groups to all sit together infront of the TV and fireplace. Very comfy beds.

Reviewed by Joan 7th February 2025

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Lovely accomodation with so many places to drive to within an hr. Great games room.Electric hot tub would of been easier as reheating log fired tub on return each day took time so was not used as often as we would of liked.

Reviewed by Lucy 10th January 2025

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Reviewed by Ashleigh 29th November 2024

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The perfect destination for my husbands 30th birthday celebrations. The cottage was so well equipped and had everything we could possibly need! The games room went down a huge hit, but bear in mind it gets cold in there in the winter months, but didnt bother us! A good location, 15 minutes to cockermouth and 20 minutes into Keswick. We would definiRead moretely stay again, no hesitations! Thank you! Hide

Reviewed by Jack 9th November 2024

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Stayed here just after my wedding with some family and we had a great time! The games room was good fun although cold as we went in the winter. They also provide a lot of board games which is nice! The cottage is close to quite a few little towns with Keswick only a 20 min drive away. Very spacious cottage with more than enough room to accommodate Read morelarge groups. The living room is great and is really cosy when the fire is on. Theres a pub about a 3 min drive away that allows dogs too! Hide

Reviewed by Maggie 28th September 2024

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A spacious, very well equipped and comfortable house, with a well maintained enclosed garden. Huge boot room area, so great for dogs. Tight turn into rear of property for parking but two large Volvos managed it ok. A good place for a group holiday or large family. Great games room/barn.

Reviewed by Joy 30th August 2024

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A beautiful house in a beautiful setting- a perfect place for our family holiday.

Reviewed by Jessica 23rd August 2024

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A lovely cottage in a peaceful very small location but great from travel and access to all northern lakes. A great view from garden! Beautiful bedrooms and comfy beds!

Reviewed by Christine 16th August 2024

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Lovely comfortable home with ample space. The garden is beautiful and the hot tub was well used! The games room was a great hit with all 3 generations. The bedrooms are lovely and the beds are really comfortable.

Reviewed by Laura 26th July 2024

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A beautiful long house with ample space for our group (4 adults, 6 children aged 5-15 and 2 dogs). Easy to find, peaceful location, ample parking, very generous 4 double bedrooms, all the facilities you could need for a family break. Ideally situated to explore the lakes.

Reviewed by Andrew 21st June 2024

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Really fantastic cottage

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